[sbu_large_image] Fixtures
7 May 2011 1194 comments
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We have five Premier League fixtures about to get under-way, so the Dugout Discussion chatroom has been opened for you to absorb all the action as it unfolds.

The team news from all the 3pm games is in, and here are the all-important line-ups…

Aston Villa XI: Friedel, Walker, Collins, Dunne, Luke Young, Downing, Reo-Coker, Petrov, Ashley Young, Bent, Heskey

Wigan XI: Al Habsi, Alcaraz, Boyce, Gary Caldwell, Figueroa, Cleverley, McCarthy, Watson, N’Zogbia, Moses, Rodallega

Villa can call upon the services of Richard Dunne and Emile Heskey despite being slight doubts earlier in the week. The visitors can also breathe a sigh of relief as Charles N’Zogbia starts.

Bolton XI: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Knight, Cahill, Robinson, Chung-Yong, Muamba, Elmander, Taylor, K Davies, Sturridge

Sunderland XI: Mignolet, Bardsley, Mensah, Zenden, Malbranque, Henderson, Onuoha, Colback, El Mohamady, Sessegnon, Ferdinand

Daniel Sturridge is deemed fit to start for the Wanderers, but Sunderland are forced into naming a make-shift side.

Everton XI: Howard, Hibbert, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Arteta, Heitinga, Neville, Osman, Rodwell, Anichebe

Man City: Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Lescott, Kolarov, De Jong, Vieira, Milner, Toure Yaya, Silva, Dzeko

Tim Cahill, Jermain Beckford and Seamus Coleman are all named on the substitutes bench for Everton. Also on the bench is Mario Balotelli, who gives way for Edin Dzeko.

Newcastle XI: Krul, Simpson, Steven Taylor, Coloccini, Jose Enrique, Barton, Nolan, Tiote, Gutierrez, Lovenkrands, Ameobi

Birmingham XI: Foster, Carr, Jiranek, Johnson, Ridgewell, Larsson, Ferguson, Fahey, Bowyer, Beausejour, Jerome

The Magpies line-up as expected, and Birmingham’s only slight surprise is that Jean Beasujour is favoured to Alexander Hleb.

West Ham XI: Green, Jacobsen, da Costa, Gabbidon, Bridge, Spector, Hitzlsperger, Boa Morte, Sears, Cole, Ba

Blackburn XI: Robinson, Emerton, Samba, Givet, Olsson, Nzonzi, Jermaine Jones, Diouf, Pedersen, Hoilett, Roberts

David Hoilett finally makes his Rovers return in what is a huge game at the foot of the table against West Ham, who cannot call upon captain-fantastic Scott Parker today.

After all that we’re off to White Hart Lane, where Spurs take on Blackpool in a game that will have significant ramifications at both ends of the table.

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  1. Shakey
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    Roger Johnson manhandling the ref non-shocker.

    Wannabe United player.

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  2. The Wizard of Ozil
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    suda let Simpson take it...

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  3. Attila the Bum
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    Glad Ridgewell is on my bench!

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    1. Shipstontrev
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      Ridgewell fail 😥

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  4. MADE IN CHARLTON
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    Brum cleanie GONE, though was always going to play Freidel.

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  5. Boom!!!
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    da costa yellow!

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  6. Cheggers
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    Hard luck tosey

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  7. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    3 CS's gone, 1 to go!!( and that's Huth v Arsenal!!)

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  8. MADE IN CHARLTON
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    Can West Ham go down today if Wigan win and they lose?

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    1. Jax
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      no man. they have wigan away next week.

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    2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
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      no but only if they win last 2, wigan lose last 2 n then get a better gd i think?

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  9. Gargamel
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    Barton & Simpson will tear it up now - another 5-0 on the way!

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    1. Gargamel
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      And here we go!

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  10. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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    36: RED CARD!!! Ridgewell is sent off after handling on the ball. It all came from a mass scramble following a debatably-awarded corner. Coloccini won the header and Ridgewell is sent off for using his elbow to clear the ball away from Nolan when on his own goal line. A very good spot from referee Foy.

    possible nolan assist for the pen?

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    1. JC
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      wtf didnt Nolan take the pen

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        I think you need to re-read that. 🙂

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    2. Attila the Bum
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      Don't think so.

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    3. Mr Smith
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      Doesn't sound like it:

      Kevin Nolan tries to pounce, but before he can get his head on to the ball Ridgewell has cleared with his arm again

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  11. Attila the Bum
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    United could do worse than spend 10m ish on getting Foster back. He's been great this season.

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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      who got the newc assist mate?

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        Don't think there will be an assist awarded.

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    2. Boom!!!
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      no thanks!

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      1. Shakey
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        what's the general consensus in the jerkcle? Neuer/De Gea?

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        1. TommyK
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          Buffon....

          *crosses fingers*

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        2. Boom!!!
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          hopefully someone with lots of experience!

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    3. Shakey
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      They could do a lot better too.

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    4. TommyK
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      Didn't have a big club mentality.

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  12. A-Team
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    No clean sheets left this week. Great.

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  13. Mr Smith
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    Foster save point added, small consolation

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    1. Back on the horse
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      hopefully, he can add a few more if Newc push on all match

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  14. TommyK
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    3 cleansheets down 1 to go.

    Wayhey.

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  15. Egg noodle
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    5 Saves by Foster in 40mins. wtf?

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    1. Syd.
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      Thats why he is top of the charts 😉

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    2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
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      he may get 6 pts yet 🙂

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    3. Jax
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      should be 5-0

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    4. Hect.OR 98th
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      This always happens. They seem to credit him with saves way more regularly than other keepers. I have him so don't care(!)

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    5. Attila the Bum
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      Foster > Lev Yashin > Gordon Banks today. Immense so far.
      Doesnt stop Taylor scoring though!

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  16. MADE IN CHARLTON
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    Rival took out Nani for Kuyt instead of VDV for a hit.

    Can anyone explain?

    Think I'll watch the Spurs game now...wasn't going to as assumed all my rivals would have VDV as captain!

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    1. Boom!!!
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      how can we explain mate 😕

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    2. Somalion
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      Could be since Kuyt has been fairly immense lately?

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    3. The ghost of a Pug's g…
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      Thing is spurs have scuppered up against easy opponents at home. Then man city will be a tight game. Good arguement that vdv will get 6pts.

      Kuyt is the in-form midfielder. Could get 2 goals and n assist in any game. On pens n playing great

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  17. Locarno
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    Foster's on for BPs.

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    1. BobB
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      He'll be lucky with 2 in his net before half time

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    2. Jax
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      not anymore...

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  18. mvtaylor
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    "Fabricio Coloccini's header is going goalwards when Liam Ridgewell goes up to clear and the ball hits his arm - Kevin Nolan tries to pounce, but before he can get his head on to the ball Ridgewell has cleared with his arm again."

    Ridgewell's a great keeper... - oh wait

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  19. Locarno
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    Taylor scores for Newcastle.

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  20. Mr Smith
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    Foster save point gone!

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    1. Be
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      but another assist !! 🙂

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  21. DGno9
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    s taylor newcastle!

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  22. Boom!!!
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    NEWCASTLE 2-0...STEVEN TAYLOR GOAL!

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  23. Waldaz
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    Urgh, looking forward to next week...

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  24. DGno9
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    bowyer goal 2-1!

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  25. Drip Doctor
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    Damn you Merson! Made it sound like a Foster assist. TEASE!

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  26. Attila the Bum
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    Enjoying this game so far 🙂

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      Oh less so now. Piss flaps. Bowyer scores.

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  27. applebonkers
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    kolarov sooo close

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    1. jamsiep
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      Thought it could have been a foul....

      He's playing well today.

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      1. TommyK
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        *he's playing well for him

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        1. jamsiep
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          No, he's playing well.

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    2. Syd.
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      come on the kol.. repay the blind faith...

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    3. The ghost of a Pug's g…
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      He's played really well last 3 games. Glad i kept him 🙂

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  28. Jax
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    haha cahill fail

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  29. jamsiep
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    Sunderland 1-0

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  30. Cheggers
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    Steve Bruce curse

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